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Living Wage Movement Aotearoa New Zealand @livingwageaotearoa.bsky.social · 1m

Through pure people power - with workers, faith, and community uniting - the Govt has decided to keep the Living Wage in its procurement guidelines for contracted cleaners, catering workers, and security guards.

Special mention to the many workers who stood up and organised for this win. #NZpol

LIVING WAGE SAVED
For workers employed by contractors in the core public service

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Living Wage Movement Aotearoa New Zealand @livingwageaotearoa.bsky.social · 2d

The Living Wage is an hourly rate. Set apart from the minimum wage, it’s worker and whānau focused.

Paying the Living Wage is voluntary. Employers who pay the Living Wage want to make sure their workers get enough money to live with dignity. #nzpol

#ShopLocal
#ShopLivingWage
#ForAFairerAotearoa

Living Wage Employers in New Zealand

New Zealand employers who pay the living wage. Fair pay employers in New Zealand

www.livingwage.org.nz

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Living Wage Movement Aotearoa New Zealand @livingwageaotearoa.bsky.social · 5d

The Living Wage rate 2025-26
is $28.95. It came into effect on 1st September 2025 and runs to 31st August 2026.

#GoodForWorkers
#GoodForBusiness
#GoodForSociety

You can find the data and information that underpins the Living Wage rate here: www.livingwage.org.nz/lw25

Below a blue bordered photo of Living Wage Employers at the Trusts Stadium, white text reads:
The Living Wage rate 2025-26
is $28.95

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Living Wage Employer New Zealand @lwemployernz.bsky.social · 6d

“At Clean for Good, we became an Accredited Living Wage Employer because fair pay is the foundation of quality and dignity. We clean homes, but we are really caring for people. Paying the Living Wage gives our team secure full time work, training, and a real pathway to grow” #kikorangi
#LivingWage

Clean for Good Premium Eco-Friendly Home Cleaning in Auckland.

We provide premium, recurring residential cleaning services with a commitment to sustainability, integrity, and exceptional results.

cleanforgood.co.nz

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Living Wage Employer New Zealand @lwemployernz.bsky.social · 7d

"Paying the Living Wage gives our team secure full time work, training, and a real pathway to grow.
We do not lock clients into contracts; they stay because they value our consistent care and results.
For us, it means happier teams, lower turnover, and service that clients notice" - Clean For Good

Clean for Good Premium Eco-Friendly Home Cleaning in Auckland.

We provide premium, recurring residential cleaning services with a commitment to sustainability, integrity, and exceptional results.

cleanforgood.co.nz

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Living Wage Employer New Zealand @lwemployernz.bsky.social · 7d

"Paying the Living Wage gives our team secure full time work, training, and a real pathway to grow.
We do not lock clients into contracts; they stay because they value our consistent care and results.
For us, it means happier teams, lower turnover, and service that clients notice" - Clean For Good

Clean for Good Premium Eco-Friendly Home Cleaning in Auckland.

We provide premium, recurring residential cleaning services with a commitment to sustainability, integrity, and exceptional results.

cleanforgood.co.nz

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Living Wage Employer New Zealand @lwemployernz.bsky.social · 7d

“Paying the Living Wage on payroll means our cleaners can plan ahead, save, join KiwiSaver, take holidays with their families, and have paid sick days and maternity leave. They do not need to rely on government support. We are a force for change, and we want to inspire other SMEs to join….”

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Living Wage Employer New Zealand @lwemployernz.bsky.social · 7d

Shout out to Living Wage Employer @cleanforgoodnz 🎉❤👏🏾

👉🏾 For more information about becoming an accredited Living Wage Employer, contact our team at [email protected]

👉🏾 To find out more about Clean for Good and the services they offer, head to cleanforgood.co.nz

#NZpol 1/2

"Paying the Living Wage gives our team secure full time work, training, and a real pathway to grow.
We do not lock clients into contracts; they stay because they value our consistent care and results.
For us, it means happier teams, lower turnover, and service that clients notice".

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Living Wage Movement Aotearoa New Zealand @livingwageaotearoa.bsky.social · 7d

The Living Wage is an hourly rate. Set apart from the minimum wage, it’s worker and whānau focused.

Paying the Living Wage rate is voluntary. Employers who pay the Living Wage want to make sure their workers get enough money to live with dignity. #nzpol

www.livingwage.org.nz/accredited_e...

On a large billboard outside St Matthew in the City text above photo reads Poverty Over It.
Below the photos text reads: JUST PAY THE LIVING WAGE

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Living Wage Movement Aotearoa New Zealand @livingwageaotearoa.bsky.social · 14d

The current Living Wage rate is $28.95. It’s an hourly rate. Set apart from the minimum wage, it’s worker and whānau focused.

Read more about the current Living Wage here: www.livingwage.org.nz

#NZpol
#LivingWage
#GoodForWorkers
#GoodForBusiness
#GoodForSociety
#GoodForTheEconomy

An embroidered and appliquéd black square tied to a concrete surface reads Living Wages - good for the economy. There’s a yellow teacup with an orange saucer in the middle of the text.

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Living Wage Employer New Zealand @lwemployernz.bsky.social · 16d

Accredited Living Wage Employers pay directly employed workers and regular contractors, like cleaners and security guards, at least a Living Wage.

#LivingWageEmployers
#EthicInAction
#TheRealDeal

You can find accredited employers on our website here: www.livingwage.org.nz/accredited_e...

#nzpol

Below a photo of the speaker, text reads:

“Employers who step up to pay the Living Wage, are partners in building a village where no flat tire leaves a family vulnerable to the depredation of joblessness and poverty"
Alec Toleafoa - Polynesian Panthers Party Legacy

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Living Wage Employer New Zealand @lwemployernz.bsky.social · 16d

Accredited Living Wage Employers pay directly employed workers and regular contractors, like cleaners and security guards, at least a Living Wage.

#LivingWageEmployers
#EthicInAction
#TheRealDeal

You can find accredited employers on our website here: www.livingwage.org.nz/accredited_e...

#nzpol

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Living Wage Movement Aotearoa New Zealand @livingwageaotearoa.bsky.social · 16d

The 2025/26 Living Wage rate is $28.95. It’s an hourly rate. Set apart from the minimum wage, it’s worker & whānau focused.

The Living Wage considers basic expenses, & gives breathing room for rest, activities, or saving for a rainy day. It’s good for collective wellbeing, & our economy. #nzpol

"If you want a living wage, get a better job" is a fascinating way to spin "I acknowledge that your current job needs to be done, but I think whomever does that job deserves to be in poverty." - Vivian @suchnerve

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Living Wage Movement Aotearoa New Zealand @livingwageaotearoa.bsky.social · 16d

The 2025/26 Living Wage rate is $28.95. It applies from 1 September 2025 – 31 August 2026. #nzpol

Paying the Living Wage rate is voluntary. Employers who pay the Living Wage want to make sure their workers get enough money to live with dignity. www.livingwage.org.nz

Billboard in front of a stone building. Text above the photos of speakers at Living Wage events reads: Poverty. Over It. Text below reads: Just Pay The Living Wage.

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Living Wage Employer New Zealand @lwemployernz.bsky.social · 17d

Accredited Living Wage Employers pay directly employed workers and regular contractors, like cleaners and security guards, at least a Living Wage.

#LivingWageEmployers
#EthicInAction
#TheRealDeal

You can find accredited employers on our website here: www.livingwage.org.nz/accredited_e...

WE DON'T
CUT CORNERS, WE DON'T CUT PEOPLE SHORT.
WE PAY THE LIVING WAGE

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Living Wage Employer New Zealand @lwemployernz.bsky.social · 17d

Accredited Living Wage Employers pay directly employed workers and regular contractors, like cleaners and security guards, at least a Living Wage.

#LivingWageEmployers
#EthicInAction
#TheRealDeal

You can find accredited employers on our website here: www.livingwage.org.nz/accredited_e...

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Living Wage Movement Aotearoa New Zealand @livingwageaotearoa.bsky.social · 17d

The Living Wage in Action - Why Employers Are Choosing to Lead with Values 3/3
#nzpol

The Living Wage in Action - Why Employers Are Choosing to Lead with Values - Full Event

YouTube video by Auckland Conversations

youtu.be

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Living Wage Movement Aotearoa New Zealand @livingwageaotearoa.bsky.social · 17d

The Principal Partners Council are an advisory group to the Living Wage Governance Board. Each member is a champion of the Living Wage in their respective industries. They have a deep commitment to valuing and improving the lives of all workers. 2/3
#nzpol

Our Principal Partners

The inaugural Principal Partners for the Living Wage Movement have been announced as part of Living Wage Week 2020. The accredited Living Wage Employers appointed to serve on a Council of Principal Em...

www.livingwage.org.nz

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Living Wage Movement Aotearoa New Zealand @livingwageaotearoa.bsky.social · 17d

Our principal partners are from a diverse range of small to large businesses and not-for-profit organisations. They draw on their organisational knowledge, resources and experience to enhance our Movement and lead the way for business. 1/3

#nzpol

Our Principal Partners

The inaugural Principal Partners for the Living Wage Movement have been announced as part of Living Wage Week 2020. The accredited Living Wage Employers appointed to serve on a Council of Principal Em...

www.livingwage.org.nz

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Living Wage Employer New Zealand @lwemployernz.bsky.social · 20d

"About 300 people attended the housing and wages forum at St Matthew's Church in Akl CBD, organised by Te Ohu Whakawhanaunga Tāmaki Makaurau (Te Ohu).

Brown and Leoni both agreed to help council-controlled organisations, including Auckland Transport, become Living Wage Accredited Employers.” #nzpol

Auckland mayor promises to ask for extra funding to tackle rising homelessness

Wayne Brown says he can't commit to increasing the city's annual homelessness budget, but will ask the council if re-elected.

www.rnz.co.nz

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Living Wage Movement Aotearoa New Zealand @livingwageaotearoa.bsky.social · 22d

It’s tonight.
Wages & Houses Mayoral Forum
Wednesday 17th September
St Matthew in the City
6pm start.

#NZpol

Living Wage Movement Aotearoa New Zealand @livingwageaotearoa.bsky.social · 23d

‼️IMPORTANT UPDATE‼️
KIA ORA EVERYONE,
We are getting closer to the BIG DAY and always, there's bound to be challenges and bumps along the way.

Due to unforeseen circumstances, The Mayoral Forum will now start at 6:00PM SHARP with doors opening at 5:30PM along with kai.

#LivingWage

WAGES & HOUSES
MAYORAL FORUM
WED 17TH SEPT, 2025 | 5:30PM DORS OPEN 6: 00PM START
ST.MATTHEW-IN-THE CITY
132 HOBSON STREET, AUCKLAND CENTRAL
Register your attendance now:
Scan the QR code OR type in:
https://events.humanitix.com/wages-and-housing-mayoral-forum

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Living Wage Employer New Zealand @lwemployernz.bsky.social · 22d

To find out how you can become a Living Wage Employer, contact our team at [email protected]
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#LivingWageBreakfastConversations #AucklandConversations #LivingWageNZ #LivingWageEmployerNZ #AucklandCouncil

The Living Wage in Action - Why Employers Are Choosing to Lead with Values - Full Event

YouTube video by Auckland Conversations

youtu.be

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Living Wage Employer New Zealand @lwemployernz.bsky.social · 22d

We got to hear from Tāmaki Makaurau's largest employer, CEO of Akl Council, Phil Wilson at our recent 'Living Wage Employer Conversations'. 1/2

To hear more from Phil Wilson and our other panelists, head to youtu.be/Sy1X6wrdM-Y

#LivingWage
#NZpol

Below a photo of Phil Wilson, CEO, Auckland Council text reads:
"..if we want an inclusive community, if we want people contributing, if we actually want to raise the bar in terms of incomes and quality of life, then we've got to leave [behind]the mentality that takes us down a kind of low wage path...We've got to have an aspiration for a more productive, a better rewarded, a higher wage kind of economy that's based on collectively raising the bar in terms of education and the work opportunities and types of industries we have in the region." - Phil Wilson, CEO, Auckland Council

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D Jukic She/her @dejanajuk.bsky.social · 23d

#nzpol

Living Wage Movement Aotearoa New Zealand @livingwageaotearoa.bsky.social · 23d

‼️IMPORTANT UPDATE‼️
KIA ORA EVERYONE,
We are getting closer to the BIG DAY and always, there's bound to be challenges and bumps along the way.

Due to unforeseen circumstances, The Mayoral Forum will now start at 6:00PM SHARP with doors opening at 5:30PM along with kai.

#LivingWage

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Living Wage Movement Aotearoa New Zealand @livingwageaotearoa.bsky.social · 22d

Get your school board to sign the pledge — to show central government that schools want funding for the Living Wage for around 15,000 cleaners 🧹, caretakers 🛠, canteen staff 👨‍🍳, and groundskeepers 2/2

Watch this space 👀
Get your school to sign here 👉 www.livingwageschools.org/pledge

A photo of St Catherine’s College Wellington staff holding a Living Wage Schools banner

A photo of Hagley College leaders signing the Living Wage Schools pledge

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